Wednesday, 25 August 2010

My Creative Space

Clearly I'm no expert, but I've been chancing my arm at some spinning of late. Using the drop spindle. Its almost alchemic - transforming these tiny, short pieces of sheeps roving into a strong wool yarn. It was this wonderful blog that woke me to the idea. I hadn't considered it before, but I needed hair for a doll and just couldn't find what I was looking for. This is my second attempt, more doll hair, for a mermaid this time. I'm quite happy with how its turned out. I'm going to need quite a bit more practice and maybe a lesson or two before I'm spinning quantities worthy of knitting a garment with, but for now I'm satisfied. More creativity can be found here today.

Me

I'm an Irish lass living in Melbourne with my Aussie man and four young kiddos. This photo was taken on a windly Summers day in Howth harbour in Dublin near where I grew up. Three older kids beside me and one in my tummy. 2011.